baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2419953-A (GB)
Title: Capacitance balance bubble levelling device
Inventor: CAMPBELL RAY F
IPC: G01C9/18
Filed: 2005-11-04
Abstract: The present invention relates (with reference to Figure 2A) to a levelling system comprising a bubble chamber (e.g. 29) enclosing a fluid (42) and defining a bubble (43) therein; an upper capacitor plate (e.g. 32) contacting at least a portion of said fluid (42); a first capacitor plate (e.g.34) contacting said fluid (42) and disposed in a substantially parallel relationship with said upper capacitor plate (32) a second capacitor plate (e.g. 36) contacting said fluid (42) and disposed in a substantially parallel relationship with said upper capacitor plate (32) coaxial with said first capacitor plate (34); a third capacitor plate (e.g. 38) contacting said fluid (42) and disposed in a substantially parallel relationship with said upper capacitor plate (32); a fourth capacitor plate (e.g. 40) contacting said fluid (42) and disposed in a substantially parallel relationship with said upper capacitor plate (32) coaxial with said third capacitor plate (38); wherein movement of said bubble (43) results in capacitance signals generated from at least two of said first capacitor plate (34), said second capacitor plate (36), said third capacitor plate (38), and said fourth capacitor plate (40); and a processor (14) receiving said capacitance signals and levelling said bubble chamber in response thereto.
Patent GB-2432958-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle reversing sensor system with a master sensor and slave sensors instead of a separate central control box
Inventor: LI SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: G01S15/931
Filed: 2005-11-19
Abstract: Disclosed is a reversing sensor system for a vehicle that uses a master slave architecture, with one of a sensors acting as a master sensor, such that there is no separate control box. The master sensor has the same detection functionality as the slave sensors and it also coordinates and controls the timing of the slave sensors. The master sensor is connected to each of the slave sensors and uses a time share polling method to control the sensors and collect the detection results. The sensors may include a microprocessor, an ultrasonic pulse generator, an A/D conversion circuit and a reflected wave detection circuit. The master sensor may have a gate circuit connected to the microprocessor and to the slave sensors to select a target for communications. The master sensor also has an alarm circuit connected to the microprocessor which decides whether to start the alarm. The master sensor and the slave sensors may be connected by a single line. The master sensor may be connected to a display for showing the distance to any detected obstacles.
Patent GB-2419943-A (GB)
Title: Optical displacement torque sensor
Inventor: MATZOLL ROBERT JEROME
IPC: G01L3/12
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: An apparatus and method for noncontact, optical measuring of any of torque, torque angle, shaft speed, and shaft direction by at least one of a rotatable and compressible flexure with input and output ends plus input and output couplers, a light source for generating a light signal, a field mask formed of a pattern of opaque and transparent lines adapted to receive the light signal and generate a phase shifted light signal, and detector means for receiving a light signal from overlaid lines on the flexure and the field mask. Alternatively, the detector means may receive the light signal from overlaid lines on the input and output couplers of the flexure and the field mask and generate an output signal indicative of the combined pattern of the lines.
Patent GB-2433285-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle restraining fence for a building
Inventor: DARLINGTON IAN
IPC: E04H6/42
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: The vehicle restraining fence, primarily for use in multi-story car parks, comprises an impact wire rope 110 positioned between anchorages on the building so as to transmit the impact energy thereto and positioned for restraining an impacting vehicle, a fence section 112 and upper 114 and lower 118 supports for supporting the fence section about the impact wire rope. The anchorages are preferably located on or within supporting columns 122 or walls of the building. The fence preferably comprises energy absorbing elements 126 for absorbing some of the energy of an impact, which may comprise elastomeric or resilient elements via which the wire rope is coupled to the building. A guard 116, 120 preferably at least partly surrounds either or both of the upper and lower supports, to which the fence may be coupled, and a guard around the upper support may form a handrail. The upper and lower supports are preferably wire ropes and the fence may include a longitudinal pocket, open towards the direction of an impacting vehicle, within which the impact wire rope may be disposed. The impact wire rope is preferably tied to the fence section, which may be formed of mesh, chain link or perforated sheet material. The impact wire rope and/or either or both of the upper and lower supports may be housed in a protective sleeve. Also claimed is a car park.
Patent GB-2433871-A (GB)
Title: Compacting waste material in a bag or other receptacle by vacuum
Inventor: LEVESLEY SIMON
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2006-01-05
Abstract: A domestic waste bin 1 receives a bin bag 4. A bag valve holder 18 is attached to the bin bag, which holder is seated in the upper end of a vacuum tube 14, leading from an electric motor 10 to the bag 4. The motor 10 can be operated to evacuate air from the bag 4, when filled with waste material, thereby reducing the space normally occupied by the filled bag when ready for disposal. The motor 10 has an on/off switch 16 at the rear of the bin lid 7, and a timer 15 to limit its period of operation. The value holder 18 may contain a one-way valve 19. The top of the bag 4 may comprise a resealable plastics sealing strip.
Patent GB-2429471-A (GB)
Title: Thermally stable polycrystalline diamond cutting elements
Inventor: ZHANG YOUHE
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: Cutting elements are provided having substrates including end surfaces. Thermally stable polycrystalline diamond (TSP) 20 material layers extend over only a portion of the end surfaces 36, at the periphery 26, or extend into the substrate 22 below the end surfaces 36. Various fixing methods including mechanical fixings such as dovetails or pins are discussed along with the formation of channels between the TSP 20 and the substrate 22. Bits incorporating such cutting elements are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2435537-A (GB)
Title: Currency exchange method and system
Inventor: MILLS SIMON JAMES
IPC: G07D1/04
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: Money consisting of one or more denominations and of one or more currencies can be placed into the described machine 1. The sum of the currency is calculated and converted into an exchange value. This exchange value can be paid out in money, or withheld within the described machine for a charitable donation.
Patent GB-2437280-A (GB)
Title: Concrete incorporating organic liquids or solids treated with super critical carbon dioxide
Inventor: HAMMOND PETER
IPC: C04B40/02
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: Organic liquids or solids whose carbon dioxide content has been enhances through their exposure to high pressure carbon dioxide are introduced into cement aggregate mixtures. The carbon dioxide may be in the super critical state. The organic solid may be vulcanised rubber chips which may be treated with super critical carbon dioxide for between 1 and 120 minutes. The vulcanised rubber chips are then added to a cement aggregate and water mix, the mix is then allowed to harden. The resultant concretes are mechanically stronger than those produced without the super critical carbon dioxide laden granules.
Patent GB-2424913-A (GB)
Title: Tree Mounted Well Flow Interface Device
Inventor: WHITE PAUL W
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A subsea production tree has an external annular profile formed on an upper portion of the tree. A vertical passage extending from a lower end of the tree to an upper end of the tree for communicating with a string of tubing extending into the well. A lateral passage in the tree extending from the vertical passage. A flow path in fluid communication with the lateral passage extends laterally from the tree, the flow path having an upward facing receptacle. An adapter lands on the upper portion of the tree and connects to the profile, the adapter having a passage that registers with the vertical passage of the tree while the adapter lands on the tree. A flow interface device mounts to and lands with the adapter, the flow interface device having an inlet conduit and an outlet conduit, one of the conduits being connected to the passage in the adapter, the other of the conduits stabbing into sealing engagement with the receptacle as the adapter lands on the tree.
Patent GB-2426237-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container with a pallet base and walls hinged such that they fold outwards and inwards on different axis
Inventor: APPS WILLIAM P
IPC: B65D19/18
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: Disclosed is a collapsible container 10 with a pallet base 12 with walls 14, 16 hinged to it. The base consists of a floor with a plurality of supports 18 each including a plurality of columns 20 integrally moulded with a runner 22 connecting the columns. The runners on the supports are spaced below the floor to define fork receiving openings. The hinges may be aligned with the columns of the supports. The supports may be interchangeable and snap fitted to the floor. Also disclosed is a container with moveable walls. The walls are hinged to the base by hinge that has two parallel axis offset from each other. When a wall is upright the hinge is locked to stop rotation about the second axis and unlocked when the wall is not upright. The hinge may rotate about both axis when the wall is not upright. The hinge may be connected to the walls by the first axis and to the base by the second axis. Also disclosed is a container with a door 24 or opening panel in the walls, connected to the walls by hinges 30 with two hinge pins that rotate about a third axis offset from the pins.
Patent GB-2440792-A (GB)
Title: Device for laparoscopic port site closure
Inventor: SHARAF USAMA
IPC: A61B17/04
Filed: 2006-08-09
Abstract: A device for laparoscopic port site closure comprises two blunt blades <B>1</B> crossing at a fulcrum <B>1A</B> point, like a pair of scissors. The ends of the blades <B>1</B> have spikes which are angulated from the blades by 30{. The ends of the spikes may have a needle eye <B>2</B> through which a suture <B>3</B> can be passed. When the blades <B>1</B> are closed, the distal end of the device can be passed through a wound until the spikes lie below the peritoneum, rotated 90  0  , the blades separated to a required position and the device drawn up so that the spikes carrying the suture penetrates the myofascial layer by not through the skin. The suture may then be tied after insertion of necessary stitches.
Patent GB-2431184-A (GB)
Title: Improved Rotary Expansion
Inventor: JOHNSTON GARY
IPC: B21D39/10
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: An expansion member 110 for a rotary expansion tool comprises a spindle 112 supported at both ends, and a roller 114 mounted concentrically on the spindle. A sealed lubrication system 116 is contained within the spindle for supplying lubricant from reservoir 130 to a bearing or bearing surface at an interface between the spindle and the roller via channels 136, 138 & 139. Pressure equilibrium is maintained between the system 116 and external pressure via piston 154. Carrier 122 allows the roller 114 to move between an extended, operating position and a retracted position.
Patent GB-2443439-A (GB)
Title: Digital electronic binary rotator and reverser
Inventor: WHITTAKER JAMES ROBERT
IPC: G06F5/01
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A method and system for rotating or reversing the bits of a 2<n> bit binary number comprises applying the bits of the number to an array of at least 2<n>n two position gate elements arranged in banks. (104a-d). Each gate element is, preferably, a 2:1 multiplexers having a control input. The gate elements of a bank can be controlled individually or as a group within the bank. In operation the system receives a first signal indicating the amount of desired rotation or shift and a second signal indicating a reversal. Control signals are generated from the two received signals and applied to the gate elements. The control signals are generated in control logic and may be enumerated on the fly or retrieved from a look up table. The control signal produced is a then applied to each group of multiplexers to produce an output. The advantage of the invention allows the same circuitry to produce either a shift (fig 5) or reverse (fig 6) or combination of both (Figs 7-17).
Patent GB-2433366-A (GB)
Title: Mixer including common mode feedback path
Inventor: LIN YING-YAO
IPC: H03D7/14
Filed: 2006-12-14
Abstract: A mixer comprises: a switching circuit 104, having a first pair of differential signal nodes and a second pair of differential signal nodes, for switching according to a local oscillation signal Lo; an amplifying stage circuit 102, for receiving an input signal and amplifying the input signal Vip/Vin; a load circuit 106, for serving as the loading of the mixer and generating an output signal Von/Vop of the mixer; a common-mode feedback circuit 108, for receiving the output signal and generating a feedback signal Vfb according to the output signal; a first current source M3, for receiving the feedback signal and generating a first current according to the feedback signal; and a second current source M4, for receiving the feedback signal and generating a second current according to the feedback signal.
Patent GB-2445751-A (GB)
Title: Buoyancy module clamp with vortex tripping features for a riser
Inventor: SOMERVILLE DAVID MICHAEL RUTHV
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2007-01-17
Abstract: A clamp (10) is disclosed which is for mounting upon an elongate underwater member such as a marine riser. The clamp 10 serves to axially locate fairing units (108) used to suppress vortex induced vibration. In order to reduce correlation between vortices shed from neighboring fairing units 108, the clamp shells forming the body of the clamp 10 are provided, at intervals around their outer periphery, with vortex tripping features (104).
Patent GB-2435503-A (GB)
Title: Plant enclosure lifting arrangement
Inventor: MATTHEWS JAMES
IPC: B66C1/66
Filed: 2007-02-16
Abstract: A plant comprising a machine such as a power generator housed in an enclosure (12), the enclosure having a recess (14) or channel across the top thereof. A pair of apertured plates (18) forming lifting eyes (22) for the plant are connected to side strops (8) of a lifting frame (6), and extend within the recess at the top of the enclosure. Thus the lifting eyes do not project outside the dimensions of the enclosure, such that the plant may be stacked one on top of another. The plates may be bolted to the frame.
Patent GB-2448473-A (GB)
Title: Plug-in charger for battery-powered electrical items
Inventor: TIERNEY TIMOTHY JEROME RANDALL
IPC: B65H75/34
Filed: 2007-04-21
Abstract: A plug-in charger for battery-powered electrical items has a recoiling cable reel 1 with a connector 3 at the free end of the cable which serves to connect the charger to an electrical item to be recharged. The charger can have a two or three pin plug and be usable with either 220v or 240v to suit most European countries. The charger may have a voltage selector allowing the user to select various voltage outputs. The charger may be provided with a variety of interchangeable connectors allowing it to be used with a number of different electrical items so that it is not necessary to have a separate charger for each.
Patent GB-2438078-A (GB)
Title: Reducing internal combustion engine intake manifold pressure during engine start-up
Inventor: BUTCHER JONATHAN ANDREW
IPC: F02N19/00
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: The intake manifold 114 of an i.c. engine 110 is selectively fluidly coupled to an evacuation subsystem during starting to reduce pressure in the intake manifold and thereby to reduce NVH arising from the compression of un-combusted air and/or to reduce emissions arising from the evacuation of un-combustible air from the intake manifold. The evacuation subsystem may comprise (a) an evacuation reservoir 122 and a control valve 124 and/or (b) an evacuation pump 132 and a control valve 138. A controller 140 closes the valves 124,138 when the engine is shut down and opens them in a subsequent start-up. Engine shut-down may be controlled such that at least one intake valve or one exhaust valve of each cylinder is closed. The system may be applied to the engine of a hybrid vehicle.
Patent GB-2450365-A (GB)
Title: Stress relief toy with audio output
Inventor: BUSHELL MARTIN
IPC: A63H3/28
Filed: 2007-06-22
Abstract: A stress relief toy 10 comprises a contact portion 11, at least one pressure sensor 12 housed within the contact portion 11 and a controller circuit 13 arranged in communication with the at least one pressure sensor 12. Upon striking the contact portion 11, the pressure sensor 12 outputs a signal to the controller circuit 13 to cause a sound to be emitted. Preferably the sound emitted is dependent upon the force applied to the contact portion 11 with the pressure sensor 12 outputting a voltage in relation to the force of the impact detected. The toy 10 may be connected to a computer 14 via a connection 15. The computer 14 may store audio files which relate to screaming sounds. The contact portion 11 may be separable from the rest of the toy 10 and may be interchangeable. The toy 10 preferably has suction cups 17 to keep the toy 10 in position when it is mounted on a surface.
Patent GB-2438771-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescence element, image display unit and lighting device
Inventor: NAKATA AKI
IPC: H01L51/54
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: An organic electroluminescence element comprising, on a substrate, an anode, a cathode, and a light emitting unit between the anode and the cathode, characterized in that the organic electroluminescence element has a structure such that the light emitting unit has at least three light emitting layers, the at least three light emitting layers have at least two kinds of light emitting layers different in light emitting peak, and a light emitting layer having a light emitting peak at the shortest wavelength, out of the light emitting layers owned by the light emitting unit, is held between light emitting layers having light emitting peaks at larger wavelengths, whereby a high light emission efficiency is obtained.
Patent GB-2454903-A (GB)
Title: A sheets dispenser
Inventor: ROSSALL JEREMY MARK
IPC: A47K10/36
Filed: 2007-11-22
Abstract: A sheets dispenser comprising a container adapted to carry a plurality of rolls of material to be dispensed and comprising a storage area, a use area below the storage area and a support member, in which the support member comprises a support surface adapted to support a roll of material in the storage area, in which the support member is displaceable such that a roll of material in the storage area drops into the use area, in which the support member is spring loaded against said displacement, and in which the spring loading is provided by a leaf spring member to which the support member is attached.
Patent GB-2446296-A (GB)
Title: Polyalkenyl succinic acids and anhydrides
Inventor: HUANG CHENTE
IPC: C08F8/00
Filed: 2008-01-31
Abstract: A process for preparing a polyalkenyl succinic acid or anhydride comprises heating a mixture of a polyalkene with an unsaturated acidic reagent to a thermal ene reaction temperature until at least 50 wt.% of the polyalkene has reacted, followed by exposure to a halogen gas in the presence of an additional amount of the acidic reagent. The polyalkene is typically a highly reactive polyisobutene (HR-PIB) having a number average molecular weight of 800-5000. The acid reagent may be maleic acid, a maleic anhydride, a maleate, a maleimide, maleonitrile, maleanic acid, fumaronilic acid, fumaric acid, a fumarate, or fumaronitrile. The heating step may comprise the addition of aluminium chloride, boron trifluoride or iron (III) chloride Lewis acids. A further step is also disclosed in which the polyalkenyl succinic acid or anhydride is subsequently reacted with a polyamine to form a hydrocarbyl succinimide, which is a useful dispersant lubricant additive.
Patent GB-2445141-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications service management
Inventor: MISHRA RICHARD
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2008-05-07
Abstract: A method of processing service information relating to a plurality of user services available in a telecommunications system is disclosed. The method includes storing entities defining service components in a service information database, where each service component entity represents a distinct aspect of service functionality which can be provided by the telecommunications system. Entities defining implementation technologies are also stored, each implementation technology entity being associated with a service component entity and representing a technology that can be used for implementing the aspect of service functionality represented by the service component entity. The method further stores entities defining user services available to users of the telecommunications system, each user service entity being associated with one or more service component entities defining service functionality aspects of the user service. The method can be applied to the management of service information databases or product catalogues for a range of telecommunications services and networks which provide complex services, for example Next Generation Networks (NGNs).
Patent GB-2460048-A (GB)
Title: Book imaging device
Inventor: CHRISTIE-MILLER IAN RUSSELL
IPC: G02B17/06
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A book imaging device comprises a reflective surface (3) and two supports (6). Thereby, single device enables the safe but distorted imaging of a book open less than forty-five degrees and enables the safe and undistorted imaging of a book open forty-five degrees.
Patent GB-2449766-A (GB)
Title: Solar collector comprising an end fitting
Inventor: PELAN RICHARD
IPC: F24S10/70
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: A solar collector comprises at least one elongate tube 11 for absorbing solar radiation and transferring heat to a fluid, and an end fitting 15 providing a fluid connection. The end fitting is connectable to a corresponding end fitting of an adjacent elongate member to permit the passage of fluid between the end fittings without requiring a separate manifold. The end fittings have a seal for engaging the passageways 18 of adjacent end fittings, where the end fitting may be provided with a circumferential groove or recess for receiving an O-ring seal (21, fig.9). Preferably, the solar collector is of the direct flow type and comprises a solar absorbing tube 3 containing the elongate tube, which further contains a concentrically positioned inner pipe 12, to form two concentric internal flow passage ways 13, 14 for the flow of a fluid to be heated. Preferably, an annular outer passageway 13 communicates with an end fitting cold fluid inlet conduit 16 and the inner passageway 14 communicates with an end fitting hot fluid outlet conduit 17. A central wall 19 may divide the end fitting into the cold fluid inlet conduit and the hot fluid outlet conduit. In use, the end fittings are interconnected to provide fluid flow paths without the need for a manifold, where any number of solar collector tubes may be connected in this way.